UHAS distance courses: UHAS Access courses for 2023/2024 academic year
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Access course – School of Nursing and Midwifery (Worawora)
The School of Nursing and Midwifery’s Access Course is an eight-week programme that enables auxiliary nurses, midwives, and community health nurses who already possess certificates from the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) of Ghana as well as auxiliary identification numbers (AIN).
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Professional identification numbers (PIN) in post-basic midwifery to enrol in degree SANDWICH programmes there.
Depending on the professional experience and programme preference of the candidate, Level 100 or 200 will serve as the entrance point.
Before being considered for admission into the SANDWICH programme, which comprises the following alternatives, applicants MUST pass the Access Course exams.
- Bachelor of Public Health Nursing
- Bachelor of Nursing
- Bachelor of Midwifery
The School of Public Health’s Access Course is an eight (8) week courses that allows certificate or diploma holders with GPAs below 2.0 in public health and other relevant fields to take part in the degree programme (Sandwich) after completing the Access Course exams.
The Worawora Learning Centre will host the 8-week Access Course for the SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH.
WASSCE / SSSCE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL PROGRAMMES
Passes (A1-C6 / A-D) in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science and Social Studies (input all the four core subjects when applying) in addition to three elective subjects applicable to the programme of choice
(Applicants should note that they are expected to have at least C6/D in Social Studies. However, the core subjects considered for calculating their aggregates are English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science)
2. A-LEVEL APPLICANTS
Candidates must have the General Certificate of Education at Ordinary Level in five (5) subjects, including English and Mathematics, in addition to: Chemistry, Physics and Biology; additionally, General Science and any other subjects plus the General Certificate of Education at Advanced Level or its equivalent in the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics.
3. MATURE APPLICANTS ( SCHOOL OF PHARMACY)
Applicants must have obtained a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Dispensing Technology/ Pharmacy Technician Course or its equivalent from an accredited institution with at least three (3) years relevant working experience.
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Applicants must have attained the age of 25 years at the time of submitting the application forms and must have five (5) credits at O-level including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics
1. GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR OTHER EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS
a) IGCSE/IB – To be admitted to the Programme, IGCSE/IB holders must possess at least Grades A*/A-C in English, Mathematics and Biology at the Standard (SL/’O’ Level), in addition to three Higher Level (HL-A to C)/’A’ Level (A to d)/IB2 (A-C) grades in Chemistry, Physics, Biology and Mathematics.
b) General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level: Applicants should, in addition to credit passes in five (5) GCE ‘O’ Level subjects (including English and Mathematics), have three (3) passes in Chemistry, Biology and Physics or Mathematics at the Advanced Level.
c) American High School Grade – Grades 12&13 examinations
2. International Applicants and Ghanaians with External Educational Credentials in the following:
i. Senior Secondary School Certificates (WASSCE/SSSCE)
ii. International Baccalaureate (IB)
iii. GCE (Cambridge) – ‘O’ and ‘A’ Levels
iv. IGSCE (Cambridge) – ‘O’ and ‘A’ Levels
v. American High School Grade – Grades 12&13 examinations
vi. Other external qualifications which have equivalences to the WASSCE/SSSCE and the GCE (A Levels)
d) Baccalaureate (From French-speaking countries), and other Foreign High School Diploma equivalent to WASSCE. Other International Students having equivalent qualifications may apply for admission.
NB: Foreign Certificates must receive authentication and equivalencies from Ghana National Accreditation Board, Foreign students must have their high school certificates and diplomas translated into English if they are not written in English.
The point of entry for all admitted applicants is Level 100.
A.VARIOUS SCHOOLS AND THEIR RESPECTIVE PROGRAMMES:
SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES (REGULAR) – HO CAMPUS
- Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science
- Bachelor of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences
- Bachelor of Dietetics
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy
- Bachelor of Diagnostic Imaging (Radiography)
Entry Requirements:
a. Ghanaian Applicants with WASSCE / SSSCE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science, Social studies plus three (3) credits in any of the following elective subjects:
i. Chemistry, Biology and Physics or Elective Mathematics
ii. Biology or Chemistry, Food and Nutrition, Management in Living and General Agriculture and Animal Husbandry (i.e, especially for Dietetics).
iii. Applicants without a pure science background (Chemistry/Physics/ Biology/Elective Mathematics) must have at least WASSCE grade B2 or its SSSCE equivalent in Integrated Science to qualify to apply for Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences.
General Entry requirements for other Educational Credentials is detailed above
b. Other Qualifications: Graduate Entry (Top-Up)
Bachelor’s degree in any of the Life Sciences (e.g. Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Human Biology, Nutrition, and Food Science) from accredited Universities. Generally, graduate applicants must have an FGPA of not less than 2.50 (Second Class Lower Division) or its equivalent.
NB: All shortlisted applicants, irrespective of the entry route, shall be required to pass a selection interview.
SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY (REGULAR) – HO CAMPUS
- Bachelor of Nursing
- Bachelor of Midwifery
- Bachelor of Public Health Nursing
Entry Requirements:
WASSCE / SSSCE OR ITS EQUIVALENT
English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science plus any three (3) of the following: Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Elective Mathematics, Economics, Geography, Government, History, Christian Religious Studies or Islamic Religious Studies, Literature-in-English, French, Ghanaian Language, General Agriculture, Food and Nutrition and Management in Living.
NB: There shall be a selection interview for all applicants.
SCHOOL OF PHARMACY (REGULAR) – HO CAMPUS
- Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) (6 years)
Entry Requirements:
Three categories of applicants will be admitted to pursue the programme. They are:
1. WASSCE/ SSSCE APPLICANTS
Applicants must have obtained three (3) credits (at least Grade A1-C6 in WASSCE and A-D in SSSCE) in the following Core Subjects:
English Language, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science plus three (3) credits in the following Elective Subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Elective Mathematics.
2. A – LEVEL APPLICANTS
Candidates must have the General Certificate of Education at Ordinary Level in five (5) subjects, including English and Mathematics, in addition to: Chemistry, Physics and Biology; additionally, General Science and any other subjects plus the General Certificate of Education at Advanced Level or its equivalent in the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics.
3. MATURE APPLICANTS
Applicants must have obtained a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Dispensing Technology/ Pharmacy Technician Course or its equivalent from an accredited institution with at least three (3) years relevant working experience.
OR
Applicants must have attained the age of 25 years at the time of submitting the application forms and must have five (5) credits at O-level including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
All admitted applicants will start from Level 100.
SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH (REGULAR) – HOHOE CAMPUS
Bachelor of Public Health (BPH) with the following options:
- Disease Control
- Health Information
- Health Promotion
- Nutrition
Entry Requirements for Ghanaian applicants:
WASSCE/SSSCE Candidates must have passes (A1-C6/A-D) in Core Mathematics, English Language, and Integrated Science as well as three passes (A1-C6/A-D) in Chemistry, Biology and Physics or Elective Mathematics for Science students. Science students are eligible to apply for all BPH programmes. For Non-Science Students, passes in relevant elective subjects in General Arts (Government, Literature in English, Economics, Ghanaian Language, CRS (other religious studies), History, French, Geography, and Elective Mathematics), Agricultural Science (Crop & Soil Science, Animal Husbandry, and Horticulture), Home Economics (Management in Living, General Knowledge in Art, Food and Nutrition), Visual Arts (General Knowledge in Art, Clothing and Textiles, Picture Making and Graphic Design)
The above notwithstanding, each category of non-science student needs the following combination of courses to be eligible for the following specific programmes;
Combination of elective courses required for Non-Science Students’ eligibility into specific programmes
• General Arts Students:
General Arts Students are only eligible to apply for BPH (Health Information), BPH (Health Promotion), and BPH (Nutrition).
General Arts Students must have passes in Elective Mathematics and any other two elective courses to be eligible for BPH (Health Information).
Elective Mathematics is not a prerequisite for General Arts students that opt for BPH (Health Promotion).
• Home Economics Students:
Home Economics Students are only eligible to apply for BPH (Disease Control), BPH (Nutrition) and BPH (Health Promotion).
Home Economics Students must have passes in Biology or Chemistry and any other two electives to be eligible for BPH (Disease Control).
Biology/Chemistry is not a prerequisite for Home Economics Students that opt for BPH (Health Promotion).
• Visual Arts Students:
Visual Arts students are only eligible to apply for BPH (Health Promotion).
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
- Evidence of proficiency in English Language will be required in the case of applicants from non-English speaking countries.
- Holders of Certificates/Diplomas in any of the health care disciplines or environmental health disciplines and related fields who have practised for three years or more may apply.
- In addition, international applicants must satisfy the professional entry requirements determined by the relevant professional body.
SCHOOL OF BASIC AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (REGULAR) – HO CAMPUS
- BSc. Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Entry Requirements:
WASSCE / SSSCE OR ITS EQUIVALENT
English Language, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science plus three (3) credits in the Elective Subjects as follows:
a. Pure Science Students: Chemistry, Biology and Physics or Elective Mathematics
b. Agricultural Science Students: General Agric/Animal Husbandry/Horticulture, Chemistry and Physics or Elective Mathematics
NB: In addition, there may be a selection interview and/or entrance examination for admission into the programme.
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (REGULAR) – HO CAMPUS
- Medical Degree (MB ChB) (6 years)
- Bachelor of Physician Assistantship (Clinical)(4 years)
Entry Requirements:
a) WASSCE / SSSCE OR ITS EQUIVALENT
Applicants must have obtained three (3) credits (at least Grade A1-C6 in WASSCE and A-D in SSSCE) in the following Core Subjects:
English Language, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science plus three (3) credits in the following Elective Subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Elective Mathematics.
NB: In addition, there will be entrance examination and a selection interview for admission into the programme.
